Latest items for Russia
Nov. 3, 2026, 7:51 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: ISSA-PRACTICE-1
"Russian police have registered 268 cases of murder of newborn babies by their mothers in 2010-2011, and Russian media have carried regular reports of babies found in garbage containers, forests or snowdrifts. One of the most recent cases was in St. Petersburg in August, when a man found a 3-day-old baby in a plastic bag in the bushes. The boy survived and was soon adopted." (para 4) "Kotova said in her home city of Perm in the Ural Mountains, the bodies of two newborn babies were found on a balcony. A woman who lived there with her other children just felt unable to raise another child, she said." (para 7)more
Variables: ISSA-PRACTICE-1
"Russian police have registered 268 cases of murder of newborn babies by their mothers in 2010-2011, and Russian media have carried regular reports of babies found in garbage containers, forests or snowdrifts. One of the most recent cases was in St. Petersburg in August, when a man found a 3-day-old baby in a plastic bag in the bushes. The boy survived and was soon adopted." (para 4) "Kotova said in her home city of Perm in the Ural Mountains, the bodies of two newborn babies were found on a balcony. A woman who lived there with her other children just felt unable to raise another child, she said." (para 7)more
Nov. 3, 2026, 7:51 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: CBMC-PRACTICE-1
"KIRISHI, Russia – A box in which parents can leave their babies anonymously without any legal risk opened Wednesday in a town in northwestern Russia — part of an effort that activists hope will save many young lives." (para 1) "The baby box in Kirishi, an industrial town 60 miles (100 kilometers) east of St. Petersburg, is the tenth such facility in Russia. Experts think that's just a fraction of what is needed." (para 2) "Kolybel Nadezhdy (Cradle of Hope), a non-government organization that opened the baby box, said it should help attract nationwide attention to the issue. Its head, Yelena Kotova, said more than a dozen babies are abandoned...more
Variables: CBMC-PRACTICE-1
"KIRISHI, Russia – A box in which parents can leave their babies anonymously without any legal risk opened Wednesday in a town in northwestern Russia — part of an effort that activists hope will save many young lives." (para 1) "The baby box in Kirishi, an industrial town 60 miles (100 kilometers) east of St. Petersburg, is the tenth such facility in Russia. Experts think that's just a fraction of what is needed." (para 2) "Kolybel Nadezhdy (Cradle of Hope), a non-government organization that opened the baby box, said it should help attract nationwide attention to the issue. Its head, Yelena Kotova, said more than a dozen babies are abandoned...more
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Per Reuters, he wrote: "Groups and communities on social networks often show disrespect for motherhood and fatherhood and aggression towards pregnant women and children, as well as members of large families."" (para 13)
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Per Reuters, he wrote: "Groups and communities on social networks often show disrespect for motherhood and fatherhood and aggression towards pregnant women and children, as well as members of large families."" (para 13)
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"It would also impose fines of up to 400,000 rubles, about $4,319, for individuals found guilty of sharing such content, 800,000 rubles for state officials who do so, and up to 5 million rubles for companies that share it." (para 7) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Since women are the only ones able ot have children these laws will unfairly punish them "Volodin said the fines would be similar to those put in place as part of a Russian anti-LGBTQ+ law passed in 2022, which criminalized the promotion of what Russia considers "non-traditional sexual relations," The Guardian reported." (para 8) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Since women are the only ones able ot have children these laws will...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"It would also impose fines of up to 400,000 rubles, about $4,319, for individuals found guilty of sharing such content, 800,000 rubles for state officials who do so, and up to 5 million rubles for companies that share it." (para 7) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Since women are the only ones able ot have children these laws will unfairly punish them "Volodin said the fines would be similar to those put in place as part of a Russian anti-LGBTQ+ law passed in 2022, which criminalized the promotion of what Russia considers "non-traditional sexual relations," The Guardian reported." (para 8) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Since women are the only ones able ot have children these laws will...more
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: MULV-PRACTICE-1
"A friendly and large family is the basis of a strong state," Volodin said in his Telegram post." (para 12) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Volodin refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma
Variables: MULV-PRACTICE-1
"A friendly and large family is the basis of a strong state," Volodin said in his Telegram post." (para 12) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Volodin refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Russia's parliament is working on a new law that would fine people the equivalent of thousands of dollars for promoting a child-free lifestyle, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said." (para 4) "Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma, Russia's lower house, said on Telegram that Russian legislators have begun to consider legislation that would outlaw "childlessness" propaganda." (para 5) "The proposed law would ban the dissemination of material on the internet, in movies, and in advertising that encourages "a conscious refusal to have children," Volodin said, per Reuters." (para 6) "It would also impose fines of up to 400,000 rubles, about $4,319, for individuals found guilty...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Russia's parliament is working on a new law that would fine people the equivalent of thousands of dollars for promoting a child-free lifestyle, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said." (para 4) "Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma, Russia's lower house, said on Telegram that Russian legislators have begun to consider legislation that would outlaw "childlessness" propaganda." (para 5) "The proposed law would ban the dissemination of material on the internet, in movies, and in advertising that encourages "a conscious refusal to have children," Volodin said, per Reuters." (para 6) "It would also impose fines of up to 400,000 rubles, about $4,319, for individuals found guilty...more
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-2
"Per Reuters, he wrote: "Groups and communities on social networks often show disrespect for motherhood and fatherhood and aggression towards pregnant women and children, as well as members of large families."" (para 13) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) He refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-2
"Per Reuters, he wrote: "Groups and communities on social networks often show disrespect for motherhood and fatherhood and aggression towards pregnant women and children, as well as members of large families."" (para 13) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) He refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"Russia has been in a demographic crisis for years, and the war in Ukraine has made the situation worse. Russia's birth rate hit a 25-year low in the first half of this year." (para 10)
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"Russia has been in a demographic crisis for years, and the war in Ukraine has made the situation worse. Russia's birth rate hit a 25-year low in the first half of this year." (para 10)
Oct. 27, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-1, BR-PRACTICE-1
""A friendly and large family is the basis of a strong state," Volodin said in his Telegram post." (para 12) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Volodin refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma "Per Reuters, he wrote: "Groups and communities on social networks often show disrespect for motherhood and fatherhood and aggression towards pregnant women and children, as well as members of large families." (para 13) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) He refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-1, BR-PRACTICE-1
""A friendly and large family is the basis of a strong state," Volodin said in his Telegram post." (para 12) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Volodin refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma "Per Reuters, he wrote: "Groups and communities on social networks often show disrespect for motherhood and fatherhood and aggression towards pregnant women and children, as well as members of large families." (para 13) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) He refers to Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: WR-PRACTICE-1
"Widows may access the benefit for five years following the death of a spouse recognized as a veteran of Russia’s war against Ukraine. If they remarry, they lose eligibility for the program." (para 5) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Program refers to state-funded fertility program. "Throughout the war, the Kremlin has pushed for financial incentives to encourage young men to enlist, which eventually gave rise to a trend of financial abuse. Some women, labeled as “Black Widows” by the Russian press, married mobilized soldiers or pressured their partners to enlist to claim state payments following their deaths." (para 13)
Variables: WR-PRACTICE-1
"Widows may access the benefit for five years following the death of a spouse recognized as a veteran of Russia’s war against Ukraine. If they remarry, they lose eligibility for the program." (para 5) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Program refers to state-funded fertility program. "Throughout the war, the Kremlin has pushed for financial incentives to encourage young men to enlist, which eventually gave rise to a trend of financial abuse. Some women, labeled as “Black Widows” by the Russian press, married mobilized soldiers or pressured their partners to enlist to claim state payments following their deaths." (para 13)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: WR-LAW-1
"Previously, Russian authorities allowed the spouses of service members killed in the war to enter state-funded university programs without taking entrance examinations. The same benefit is currently also available to those who have not remarried. Widows and widowers of military personnel, security officers and other eligible combatants may apply through a separate university admissions quota. Spouses of veterans can also study free of charge in preparatory departments at federal state universities." (para 7-9) "Families of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine could receive up to 13 million rubles ($166,037) in so-called “coffin money” as of 2025." (para 11)
Variables: WR-LAW-1
"Previously, Russian authorities allowed the spouses of service members killed in the war to enter state-funded university programs without taking entrance examinations. The same benefit is currently also available to those who have not remarried. Widows and widowers of military personnel, security officers and other eligible combatants may apply through a separate university admissions quota. Spouses of veterans can also study free of charge in preparatory departments at federal state universities." (para 7-9) "Families of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine could receive up to 13 million rubles ($166,037) in so-called “coffin money” as of 2025." (para 11)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Russia pushing for larger families as birth rates decline. The IVF measure [State Approved and Funded Fertility Treatment] follows a broader push by Russian State authorities to reverse the country’s mounting demographic decline." (para 17-18) "Matviyenko’s remarks build on measures already pushed to reverse the population slide. Previously, she proposed a corporate “millionaires’ club” rewarding companies that pay staff 1 million rubles ($11,400) per child born, demographic performance benchmarks for state-run firms, and a dedicated “demographic task force” of government authorities." (para 22)
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Russia pushing for larger families as birth rates decline. The IVF measure [State Approved and Funded Fertility Treatment] follows a broader push by Russian State authorities to reverse the country’s mounting demographic decline." (para 17-18) "Matviyenko’s remarks build on measures already pushed to reverse the population slide. Previously, she proposed a corporate “millionaires’ club” rewarding companies that pay staff 1 million rubles ($11,400) per child born, demographic performance benchmarks for state-run firms, and a dedicated “demographic task force” of government authorities." (para 22)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1, BR-PRACTICE-2
"“And unfortunately, especially some young women say, ‘For me, career comes first, family comes later.’ Believe me,” she continued, “later comes tears into the pillow, loneliness, and no happiness.”" (para 21)
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1, BR-PRACTICE-2
"“And unfortunately, especially some young women say, ‘For me, career comes first, family comes later.’ Believe me,” she continued, “later comes tears into the pillow, loneliness, and no happiness.”" (para 21)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-1
"On July 1, the speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, Valentina Matvyienko urged Russian citizens to marry early and have at least three children before turning 35.“I recommend falling in love early, marrying early, starting a family early,” Matviyenko said during a meeting with participants in the Train of Memory project, adding that “otherwise, you’ll keep ‘auditioning’ each other until you’re 30, and then you won’t want to take on the responsibility.” (para 19-20) "She has also encouraged Russians to have five children each and trade cramped city apartments for larger, self-built homes." (para 23)
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-1
"On July 1, the speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, Valentina Matvyienko urged Russian citizens to marry early and have at least three children before turning 35.“I recommend falling in love early, marrying early, starting a family early,” Matviyenko said during a meeting with participants in the Train of Memory project, adding that “otherwise, you’ll keep ‘auditioning’ each other until you’re 30, and then you won’t want to take on the responsibility.” (para 19-20) "She has also encouraged Russians to have five children each and trade cramped city apartments for larger, self-built homes." (para 23)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"Russia’s total fertility rate dropped to 1.305 children per woman by the end of 2025, its lowest mark since 2006. The country’s statistics agency has withheld detailed birth, death and population data since spring 2025, making independent verification increasingly difficult." (para 24)
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"Russia’s total fertility rate dropped to 1.305 children per woman by the end of 2025, its lowest mark since 2006. The country’s statistics agency has withheld detailed birth, death and population data since spring 2025, making independent verification increasingly difficult." (para 24)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
""“I recommend falling in love early, marrying early, starting a family early,” Matviyenko said during a meeting with participants in the Train of Memory project, adding that “otherwise, you’ll keep ‘auditioning’ each other until you’re 30, and then you won’t want to take on the responsibility.”" (para 20)
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
""“I recommend falling in love early, marrying early, starting a family early,” Matviyenko said during a meeting with participants in the Train of Memory project, adding that “otherwise, you’ll keep ‘auditioning’ each other until you’re 30, and then you won’t want to take on the responsibility.”" (para 20)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: ACR-PRACTICE-1
"Russia’s State Duma has approved state-funded fertility treatment for women whose husbands were killed in the war against Ukraine or later died of their wounds. " (para 1) "The procedures [IVF] will be covered under Russia’s state-guaranteed program for free medical care. The Russian Health Ministry is yet to establish the detailed application and treatment rules." (para 7)
Variables: ACR-PRACTICE-1
"Russia’s State Duma has approved state-funded fertility treatment for women whose husbands were killed in the war against Ukraine or later died of their wounds. " (para 1) "The procedures [IVF] will be covered under Russia’s state-guaranteed program for free medical care. The Russian Health Ministry is yet to establish the detailed application and treatment rules." (para 7)
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: ACR-LAW-1
"Russia’s State Duma has approved state-funded fertility treatment for women whose husbands were killed in the war against Ukraine or later died of their wounds. " (para 1) "Eligible widows will be able to receive assisted reproductive treatments, including in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination. Surrogacy, however, is excluded from the program." (para 3) "The procedures will be covered under Russia’s state-guaranteed program for free medical care. The Russian Health Ministry is yet to establish the detailed application and treatment rules." (para 7)
Variables: ACR-LAW-1
"Russia’s State Duma has approved state-funded fertility treatment for women whose husbands were killed in the war against Ukraine or later died of their wounds. " (para 1) "Eligible widows will be able to receive assisted reproductive treatments, including in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination. Surrogacy, however, is excluded from the program." (para 3) "The procedures will be covered under Russia’s state-guaranteed program for free medical care. The Russian Health Ministry is yet to establish the detailed application and treatment rules." (para 7)
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"The Modern Slavery Index data showd that as of 2018 there may have been approximately 794,000 people in modern slavery in Russia. That is not a statistical calculation, but rather an estimate - the exact number of people in situations of human trafficking in Russia is not known" (para 1). "On the streets there are people begging for alms and after a while you start to recognise them by sight. They are held hostage by traffickers and forced to beg. The authorities and the police are not very active in combating this, and in some cases, they support the criminals" (para 7).
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"The Modern Slavery Index data showd that as of 2018 there may have been approximately 794,000 people in modern slavery in Russia. That is not a statistical calculation, but rather an estimate - the exact number of people in situations of human trafficking in Russia is not known" (para 1). "On the streets there are people begging for alms and after a while you start to recognise them by sight. They are held hostage by traffickers and forced to beg. The authorities and the police are not very active in combating this, and in some cases, they support the criminals" (para 7).
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: IRP-DATA-2
Of course, not only legal businesses flourish in such a place, but also criminal groups - pimps, drug dealers, owners of workhouses". There are striptease clubs all over the city, which are not hidden because they exist legally, as well as illegal "rub and tug" parlours, "offices" and webcam studios" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-DATA-2
Of course, not only legal businesses flourish in such a place, but also criminal groups - pimps, drug dealers, owners of workhouses". There are striptease clubs all over the city, which are not hidden because they exist legally, as well as illegal "rub and tug" parlours, "offices" and webcam studios" (para 6).
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Of course, not only legal businesses flourish in such a place, but also criminal groups - pimps, drug dealers, owners of "workhouses". There are striptease clubs all over the city, which are not hidden because they exist legally, as well as illegal "rub and tug" parlours, "offices" and webcam studios" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Of course, not only legal businesses flourish in such a place, but also criminal groups - pimps, drug dealers, owners of "workhouses". There are striptease clubs all over the city, which are not hidden because they exist legally, as well as illegal "rub and tug" parlours, "offices" and webcam studios" (para 6).
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Russian Federation is among the countries with little or no effective measures against human trafficking" (para 1). "The Russian Criminal Code establishes liability ofr human trafficking. However, the main people convicted under the article on human trafficking are mothers who transfer babies to third parties for money. And the total number of criminal cases under this article is only a few dozen per year. The default view is that there is not human trafficking in Russia. The Russian legislation on prostitution has many short comings. Often cases are not prosecuted because police officers are corrupt. They willingly fine prostituted women, but are very lax when it comes to punishing...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"The Russian Federation is among the countries with little or no effective measures against human trafficking" (para 1). "The Russian Criminal Code establishes liability ofr human trafficking. However, the main people convicted under the article on human trafficking are mothers who transfer babies to third parties for money. And the total number of criminal cases under this article is only a few dozen per year. The default view is that there is not human trafficking in Russia. The Russian legislation on prostitution has many short comings. Often cases are not prosecuted because police officers are corrupt. They willingly fine prostituted women, but are very lax when it comes to punishing...more
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"There are no state programmes to assist trafficked persons and survivors of sexual explotation. Grant assistance for NGOs is also difficult. The chances of receiving state grants for anti-trafficking programmes are very slim. Projects with a "patriotic" focus are prioritized" (para 17).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"There are no state programmes to assist trafficked persons and survivors of sexual explotation. Grant assistance for NGOs is also difficult. The chances of receiving state grants for anti-trafficking programmes are very slim. Projects with a "patriotic" focus are prioritized" (para 17).
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
The Russian Federation is among the countries with little or no effective measures against human trafficking (para 1).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
The Russian Federation is among the countries with little or no effective measures against human trafficking (para 1).
Oct. 23, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
The Russian Federation is among the countries with little or no effective measures against human trafficking (para 1). "They willingly fine prostituted women, but are very lax when it comes to punishing pimps. Law enforcement officials not only take bribes from criminals, but sometimes also rape women under their control" (para 16).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
The Russian Federation is among the countries with little or no effective measures against human trafficking (para 1). "They willingly fine prostituted women, but are very lax when it comes to punishing pimps. Law enforcement officials not only take bribes from criminals, but sometimes also rape women under their control" (para 16).
Oct. 11, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Russian authorities are now offering schoolgirls a one-off payment of £950 ($1,200) to have children." (para 1)
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Russian authorities are now offering schoolgirls a one-off payment of £950 ($1,200) to have children." (para 1)
Oct. 11, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"The country's birth rate now stands at just 1.42 births per woman—well below the replacement level of 2.1." (para 8)
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"The country's birth rate now stands at just 1.42 births per woman—well below the replacement level of 2.1." (para 8)
Oct. 11, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-1
"Putin has publicly condemned 'child-free' lifestyles as extremist and criminalised abortion in some cases." (para 9) "Russia's demographic crisis has been steadily worsening for decades, but the war in Ukraine has exacerbated the decline." (para 9)
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-1
"Putin has publicly condemned 'child-free' lifestyles as extremist and criminalised abortion in some cases." (para 9) "Russia's demographic crisis has been steadily worsening for decades, but the war in Ukraine has exacerbated the decline." (para 9)
Oct. 11, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-2
"Putin has publicly condemned 'child-free' lifestyles as extremist and criminalised abortion in some cases." (para 9).
Variables: BR-PRACTICE-2
"Putin has publicly condemned 'child-free' lifestyles as extremist and criminalised abortion in some cases." (para 9).
Oct. 11, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-2
"The controversial policy, first introduced in the Oryol region, targets girls in full-time education, including those as young as 15" (para 1) "Girls in full-time education—including those enrolled in general education institutions, vocational colleges, and universities—will now be eligible for a payment of 100,000 rubles (£950) if they become pregnant and give birth between 2025 and 2027." (para 4) "He has also increased cash payouts for mothers willing to bear more children, with the hope that Russia's birth rate will climb again by 2027. The financial incentives, which began with university students, now span 40 regions, with Oryol taking the lead in pushing the boundaries." (para 9) (EP CODERS COMMENT)...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-2
"The controversial policy, first introduced in the Oryol region, targets girls in full-time education, including those as young as 15" (para 1) "Girls in full-time education—including those enrolled in general education institutions, vocational colleges, and universities—will now be eligible for a payment of 100,000 rubles (£950) if they become pregnant and give birth between 2025 and 2027." (para 4) "He has also increased cash payouts for mothers willing to bear more children, with the hope that Russia's birth rate will climb again by 2027. The financial incentives, which began with university students, now span 40 regions, with Oryol taking the lead in pushing the boundaries." (para 9) (EP CODERS COMMENT)...more